Pet Adoptive Parents Have Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

Where there once were grey skies, the sun now shines for a pup named Sunshine. The South Carolina rescue was introduced to the possibility of adoption by an organization called GROWL - pet rescue/adoption agency since 2007. You can check out some of their very happy success stories Here. A young couple from the Hudson Valley, Lauren and Neal - of Newburgh, NY, came across some photos of the Terrier mix on Pet Finder and wasted no time filling out the adoption papers.

Our Landlord said we could have a little dog, and Neal started sending me links online. When I saw Sunshine I just felt like 'this is the dog'.

Puppy Love!

Sunshine was a bit malnourished when she met her new parents mid-April, so they wasted no time taking her right to the pet store for some goodies. Now, at a healthy 14 pounds, she's become acclimated to her new home. Both pup and parents are having fun learning the subtleties of being a family. Lauren and Neal are striking a new balance as a couple, working in walks, feedings and play time to their 6am morning routines, and looking forward to kisses when they get home at night.

Neal grew up in a house full of pets living in unusual symmetry- 2 birds, 3 cats and 2 dogs. His parents were committed and responsible pet owners, even adopting a stray named Meadow. When she came under veterinary care sick with cancer, Neal was heartbroken. Treatments ultimately proved unsuccessful.

Sunshine has been a source of healing for the 28-year-old who grew up with an affinity for the love of man's best friend.

Neal loves this dog - she definitely clings to him, they're like two peas in a pod. She has lots of toys, but she pretty much ignores them. She'd much rather cuddle up with both of us.